Culture

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 17:33

Sri Lanka to establish a central Tourism Authority

Colombo – The Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Nalaka Godahewa says that steps have been taken to unite all government bodies related to tourism under one umbrella.

Sunday, 29 April 2012 21:41

Mughal art — might in miniature

New Delhi – AT the peak of their power in the mid-17th century, the great Mughals were the richest and most powerful Islamic dynasty. They ruled over 100 million subjects five times the number commanded by their only rivals, the Ottomans. From the ramparts of the Delhi Red Fort, the…

Saturday, 28 April 2012 22:33

Maldives: Tourist arrivals from Middle East up 77.8 percent in first quarter 2012

Male – The Maldives has registered a 77.8 percent increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East region in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year, while some traditional markets have shown signs of recovery.

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 17:31

Ferdowsi University to host intl. conference on Allamh Iqbal Lahori

Tehran – The Ferdowsi University of Mashhad will be playing host to an international conference on Allamah Mohammad Iqbal Lahori, the Subcontinent Muslim poet, philosopher, and scholar on April 18 and 19.

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 17:28

Sri Lanka records increase in tourist arrivals

Colombo – Sri Lanka has recorded an increase in the number of tourist arrivals in March, according to data released by the Tourist Board on Wednesday.

Monday, 16 April 2012 15:03

Nepal eyes Indian MICE tourists

Kathmandu – The outbound Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition (MICE) segment from neighbouring India has been growing in a geometric proportion in recent years.

Friday, 13 April 2012 18:40

First lifestyle exhibition from Pakistan kicks off in New Delhi

New Delhi (IRNA) -- The first 'Lifestyle Pakistan' exhibit kicked off Friday at Exhibition Ground (Pragati Maidan) in New Delhi with over 100 Pakistani top brands and designers in various categories like fashion textiles, jewellery, designer furniture and leather goods showcasing high-end items.

Sunday, 08 April 2012 21:33

Indo-Bangla celebrations to mark Tagore`s 150th birth anniversary

Agartala – As a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore, artists of India and Bangladesh have begun jointly performing various cultural shows, including drama, on the themes penned by the Bengali Nobel laureate bard.

Sunday, 08 April 2012 21:31

India to host Pakistani lifestyle expo

New Delhi – In a major step towards normalising business relations, India will host an exhibition in which over 100 Pakistani lifestyle companies will showcase their products and services this week.

Sunday, 08 April 2012 21:31

Mushaira Jashn-e-Bahar 2012 gets bigger, better

New Delhi – For Urdu lovers, it was an evening to remember when the doyens of Urdu poetry across the globe shared a common platform at Mushaira Jashn-e-Bahar to commemorate its 14th edition here at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road.

Tuesday, 03 April 2012 16:24

Remembering a great dynasty

This year marks the 400th death anniversary of the Founder of Hyderabad, Mohammad Quli Qutb Shah. So, who was he? The fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, he founded the new city – on the model of Isfahan in Iran – towards the south of the Musi River in…

Sunday, 01 April 2012 16:18

Nepal, Maldives want for joint initiative to boost tourism business

Male – Maldives Commerce Minister GM Quader Saturday said lack of proper connectivity with Nepal is hurting trade and tourism, and emphasised that establishment of connectivity through India can turn Bangladesh into an economic hub of the region, reports UNB.